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The Truth Sideline Podcast

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Giving an honest and constructive view of the youth sports landscape, one conversation at a time. Our weekly guests include parents, coaches, and agents who are all committed to making the youth sports environment a better place. Hosted by Mike Jarvis II and Pete Janny.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 11: Homegrown Coach

    Episode 11 of The Truth Sideline Podcast welcomes Fordham Prep varsity basketball coach Brian Downey, a two-time CHSAA Division A Champion and the 2024 Coach of the Year. Brian reflects on his career at Fordham Prep, which began in 2014 and continues strong today. As an alumnus of both Fordham…

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  2. Episode 10: Realizing Success On and Off The Field

    Former NFL Pro Bowl defensive tackle Malik Jackson joins The Truth Sideline to discuss his successful 10-year NFL career, which included winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos at Levi Stadium, the site of this year’s Super Bowl. Malik also shares his upbringing in Southern California…

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  3. Episode 8: Grassroots Coaching & Roster Construction

    Mike and Pete sit down with Coach Carmen Maciariello to discuss the latest trends in roster building and how he would approach the current landscape. A late bloomer, Carm discusses trading soccer for basketball which eventually materialized into a D1 hoops career. Carm also gives a glimpse of…

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  4. Episode 7: New Year, New Goals

    Mike Jarvis and Pete Janny return in 2026 with Episode 7 of The Truth Sideline Podcast. They talk burnout among youth athletes and some of their observations of the college basketball season.

  5. Episode 6: The Making of a National Champion and Softball on Grassroots Level

    Former U of Arizona softball star Sam Banister joins the pod to discuss her experiences coaching youth softball, dealing with problematic parents, and becoming a two-time national champion at Arizona. Plus, Sam gives her view on the future of youth softball.

  6. Episode 5: NIL In Youth Sports

    Kalei Mahi joins the pod for Episode 5 to discuss her career in NIL as the founder of NextGen Legacy NIL. Kalei is a firm believer in student-athletes using NIL to grow their brands and to develop meaningful business relationships that will extend past their playing days. As a former D1 athlete...

  7. Episode 4: The Rise of Dribble Drive Basketball

    Episode 4 of The Truth Sideline Podcast welcomes on Dennis Kelly of Dribble Drive Basketball, Connecticut’s premier player development program. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Dennis has been involved with basketball practically his whole life and eventually developed into a college basketball...

  8. Episode 3 | Supporting Kids In Youth Sports

    Former D1 men's hoops head coach Matt McCall is our guest for episode 3. Matt breaks down his coaching career, highlighted by head-coaching stops at Chattanooga and UMass, and his transition into the college basketball media world working with NBC Sports, The Field of 68, Sirius XM, and CBS…

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  9. Episode 2: The Father-Son Relationship

    In episode 2, Pete and Mike welcome Mike Jarvis Sr. to the show to discuss his thoughts on youth sports, as well as other contemporary topics such as NIL and the transfer portal. It's been over 11 years since the father and son coaching duo last coached together, making it the perfect time to...

  10. Episode 1: The Pilot

    Pete Janny and Mike Jarvis debut The Truth Sideline Podcast discussing the origins of their show and their experiences playing youth sports. Mike also lends the perspective of a father given that his two kids, Madison and Delaney, are currently playing youth sports in Connecticut. There is a ton…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Giving an honest and constructive view of the youth sports landscape, one conversation at a time. Our weekly guests include parents, coaches, and agents who are all committed to making the youth sports environment a better place. Hosted by Mike Jarvis II and Pete Janny.

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How many episodes does The Truth Sideline Podcast have?

The Truth Sideline Podcast currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Truth Sideline Podcast about?

Giving an honest and constructive view of the youth sports landscape, one conversation at a time. Our weekly guests include parents, coaches, and agents who are all committed to making the youth sports environment a better place. Hosted by Mike Jarvis II and Pete Janny.

How often does The Truth Sideline Podcast release new episodes?

The Truth Sideline Podcast has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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